14th IBCA Chess Olympiad – Poland, Spain and Germany in lead

Spain and Poland lead the table with four match points after two rounds. Poland swept Romania 4-0, while Spain made short work of Slovenia 3.5-0.5

In the fourth table, India “A” held fourth seeded Ukraine to a 2-2 draw, thanks to wins in the middle board by Kishan Gangolli and Darpan Inani.

Darpan Inani, who anchored India's show against Ukraine

Taking early 2-0 lead Ukraine looked all set for a victory, when the Indian duo turned the tables on the higher seed.
Hats off to Kishan and Darpan for maintaining their composure in a tight situation, converting crucial points giving the all important draw to India.

India “B” facing The Netherlands acquitted themselves well with a narrow 2.5 – 1.5 victory over their European rivals.

Serbia pushed top seeds Russia into a tight corner with FIDE Master Dimic Pavle (ELO 2155) holding an exchange advantage over Russian International Master Meshkov Yuri (ELO 2390). With a win in the fourth board, along with two draws in the middle boards, Russia hung on to a slender 2-1 lead with a game on hand.

Meshkov eventually salvaged a draw to secure a narrow victory for Russia.